Amino Acid, Dextrose & Eloctrolytes

Adults: The total daily dose of Amino Acid, Dextrose & Electrolytes depends on the patient's metabolic requirement and how the patient responds clinically. The nitrogen content and caloric values of this infusion are as follows: Amino Acid Chamber (250 ml): 4.2 g. Dextrose Chamber (250 ml): 710 Kj (170 Kcal). Recommended dietary allowances of protein range from approximately 0.8 g/Kg of body weight for adults to 2.2 g/Kg for infants. Daily amino acid doses of approximately 1.0 to 1.5 g/Kg of body weight for adults, and 2 to 3 g/Kg of body weight for infants, are generally enough to meet protein needs and promote positive nitrogen balance, provided calories are adequate. In fluid restricted patients (eg. Renal failure), the acceptable total daily volume depends on the fluid balance the patient needs. Depending on the clinical condition, approximately 3 litres of solution may be given in a 24 hour period. When it is used after an operation, therapy should begin with 1000 ml on the first post-operative day. After that, the dose may be increased to 3000 ml per day.